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Sexpert Genie James Has Solution: Stay Married and Have More SEX!

Jacksonville, Fla. (Vocus) -- A new study shows that men and women who are divorced or widowed have an increased chance of facing health risks in the future as opposed to those who are married.

The study, which appears in the September issue of Journal of Health and Social Behavior, found that people who were divorced or widowed and have not remarried, were 20 percent more likely to have heart disease, diabetes, cancer or another chronic conditions. Scientists also concluded that those individuals were 23 percent more likely to have mobility problems, such as difficulty climbing stairs or walking short distances.

Genie James, M.M.SC., author of soon-to-be-released book In the Mood Again and Executive Director of the Natural Hormone Institute, says the study is further proof that an active marital sex life promotes overall health and longevity. "Married couples who have regular, steamy sex tend to be healthier. Medical studies show that couples who have a regular sex life from their 30's through their 70's have fewer heart attacks, stronger immune system, better body mass composition (remember sex is exercise!) and - believe or not- clearer skin and whiter teeth. In addition, passion and intimacy of long-term relationships are enhanced not only because of closeness but, also because release of the "kindness" hormone '/>"/>